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Editorial: Lucrative HR a necessity of the future
In uncertain economic times, the pundits are still unsure if the USA is in recession or about to go into one and what impact this…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Genia McCaffery, President of the Local Government…
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Campbelltown’s Graffiti Action Team
New South Wales’ Campbelltown City Council recently launched its latest weapon in the fight to keep its public amenities free from graffiti – a dedicated…
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Hume road accidents crash to five year low
Recent Hume City Council road accident statistics show that casualty crashes within the City have fallen to a five year low, plummeting to 319 in…
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Western Australia’s investment hubs
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown We’ve been identifying the main hubs that could form part of a national investment framework. Not in prospect…
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Roma invites rural councils to improve local wellbeing
By Stuart Randle* On behalf of Active Roma, I would like to invite all rural councils and interested community organisations to attend the annual Rural…
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Collaboration reduces flood threat
The commissioning of South Australia’s $16.1 million Bruce Eastick North Para Flood Mitigation Dam in August represents a major achievement of collaboration and cooperation between…
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Clark Equipment expands Champion grader range*
Following the recent introduction of the first Champion compact graders in Australia and New Zealand, Clark Equipment has expanded its product line with an additional…
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Councillor profiles
Mayor Lorraine Pyefinch, Bundaberg Regional Council, Qld Q. How long have you been on Council? I was first elected to Council in 1994. At the…
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LG makes recommendations on liquor licensing
By Julia McLauchlan* The Federal Government’s recent focus on alcohol problems has presented the opportunity for further Local Government involvement in the development of whole of…
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Land giveaway to lure tree changers to Pyrenees region
Victoria’s Pyrenees Shire Council has teamed with the Grampians Pyrenees Regional Development Board (GPRDB) to launch a land giveaway competition, offering potential tree changers the…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2008 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress at the Gold Coast, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their…
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